Peter Freuchen
Peter Freuchen | |
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Freuchen in 1921 (Age 35) | |
| Born | Lorenz Peter Elfred Freuchen 20 February 1886 Nykøbing Falster, Denmark |
| Died | 2 September 1957 (aged 71) |
| Alma mater | University of Copenhagen |
| Known for | Arctic exploration |
| Spouses | Navarana (Mequpaluk)
(m. 1911; died 1921)Magda Vang Lauridsen
(m. 1924; div. 1944) |
| Children | Pipaluk Freuchen, Mequsaq |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Anthropology |
Lorenz Peter Elfred Freuchen (20 February 1886 – 2 September 1957) was a Danish explorer, author, journalist and anthropologist. He is notable for his role in Arctic exploration, namely the Thule Expeditions.